Automation Flashcards
How does automation improve the working environment?
Automation can improve the working conditions and safety by reducing health and safety risks, eliminating manual handling, and reducing the risk of repetitive strain injury.
How does automation increase competitiveness, sales, and profit?
Automation makes a company more competitive by reducing costs per part and increasing production speeds, which ultimately leads to increased sales and profit.
Why is there no labor crisis with automation?
Finding labor for mundane and repetitive tasks is becoming increasingly difficult, especially for heavy manual work. Automation eliminates the need for staff to perform these types of tasks, reducing the impact of labor shortages.
How does automation increase production capacity?
Automated machines can work 24/7 without breaks, sick leave, or holidays, increasing production capacity. Additionally, automated machinery can run faster and produce more accurately made products with fewer defects.
How does automation ensure compliance consistency?
Automated manufacturing is more consistent and accurate in production quality. Automated inspection systems can be installed to automatically check products for defects and compliance with specifications, reducing defects and costly product recalls.
How does automation increase factory productivity or OEE?
Automation streamlines processes, reduces running costs, increases production speeds, and improves production quality, leading to higher factory productivity.
What is the capital expenditure associated with automation?
Automation can require a significant capital investment. It is important to consider the investment needed and the expected return on investment (ROI) when deciding whether automation is financially viable.
How does automation affect job security?
With automation, some jobs may become redundant. However, employees can be trained to work in other areas of the business, and the introduction of automation can create new job opportunities.
Why is future-proofing important in automation?
If production processes or products change, automation systems that are not adaptable become redundant. It is essential to design automation systems that can easily be adapted to suit changes in product design or production processes.
What should be considered before deciding on automation?
Factors such as ROI, labor costs, production capacity, and potential job impacts should be assessed.
Disadvantages of not automating?
company may miss out on significant advantages such as increased competitiveness and improved production efficiency.
